Monocle 24: Monocle on Design Podcast
1) Restoring Cuba
Havana celebrates its 500th birthday this year and some of its buildings are beginning to show their age. Restoration and reuse are proving challenging – but also rewarding, as Lucinda Elliott reports...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Yinka Ilori and Kjetil Thorsen on the role that design can play in shaping mood and memory
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori discusses childhood joy and co-design with Nic Monisse. Then: Snøhetta’s Kjetil Thorsen talks about creating heritage architecture. Plus: gift recomm...Show More
3) The aesthetics of functionality with Nifemi Marcus Bello and Wes Anderson
We discuss usage with Lagos-based designer Nifemi Marcus Bello and explore a new book on Wes Anderson’s approach to colour. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton consider how good design can help...Show More
4) ‘Designers on Sofas’ special: Why is the couch so often overlooked?
To celebrate the release of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’, editors Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their highlights from the book. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...Show More
5) Rethinking timekeeping for the 21st century with luxury watchmakers Ressence
Benoît Mintiens, founder of luxury watchmakers Ressence, explains the out-of-the-box thinking that goes into reimagining the mechanics of timekeeping for the modern day. See omnystudio.com/...Show More
6) Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh on the unexpected effects of good art and design
Nic Monisse discusses the social benefits of good art and design with Frieze Connect’s Charlene Prempeh. Then: New Delhi-based craft entrepreneur Vikram Goyal tells us about the search for a &ld...Show More
7) ‘A fingerprint isn’t a flaw’: Michael Anastassiades on the art of small details
Cypriot born London-based design pioneer Michael Anastassiades discusses the importance of noticing smaller details. Plus: furniture maker Seitz unpacks the concept of “slow living” in Swi...Show More
8) Extra: ‘Bad Language’
Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...Show More
9) Extra: ‘Bad Language’
Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...Show More
10) Driving Forward: Range Rover
We speak to Andy Wheel, Director of Production Design at JLR at Range Rover House Daylesford. Hear how a strong brand identity and an innovative approach to design continue to drive the brand forward....Show More